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Where is although And despite used?
Although, even though, in spite of and despite are all used to link two contrasting ideas or show that one fact makes the other fact surprising. They can all be used at the beginning or in the middle of the sentence. Despite the rain, we enjoyed the festival. We enjoyed the festival, despite the rain.
What is the grammatical term to describe although in this sentence?
Although and though both mean ‘in spite of something’. They are subordinating conjunctions. This means that the clause which they introduce is a subordinate clause, which needs a main clause to make it complete: [main clause]Everyone enjoyed the trip to the final although [subordinate clause]we lost the match!
How do you use besides in a sentence?
An example of besides used as an adverb is, “He went to the bank besides the store, grocer and pharmacy” which means he also went to the bank. An example of besides used as an adverb is, “She had $10, but nothing else besides” which means she only had $10.
What is used with although?
Since “although” is a conjunction, place a comma before it when it is in the middle of a sentence. For example, in the sentence, “We had a great time at the park, although it rained,” the comma comes before “although.” This creates a pause that makes the sentence flow more smoothly.
How do you use though and despite in a sentence?
Though and although are conjunctions. They go before a clause. Despite and in spite of are prepositions. They go before a noun or noun equivalent. However is a transitional adverb. It goes at the beginning of a sentence. This grammar exercise tests your ability to use these words correctly.
Why can’t you use despite and in spite of together?
Because the words despite and in spite of are prepositions, not subordinating conjunctions. This means that after these words, you only need a noun. You cannot put a clause that has a subject and a verb. Usage #1: Despite / In spite of + noun, main clause
What is the meaning of the word although?
The word ‘although’ is a conjunction used to show that something is surprising or unexpected under the circumstances. For example: Although Jane was a good student, she hasn’t found a job yet. The ‘although’ here mean ‘despite the fact that’.
How do you use despite in spite of a gerund?
Usage #2: Despite / In spite of + Gerund You can always change a verb (e.g. run) into a noun by changing the verb into the ~ing form (running). A verb in ~ing form that is used as a noun is called a gerund. Because gerunds as treated as nouns, they can come after despite or in spite of.